NAME:
Mrs. Vicki Turner
SCHOOL:
Wasatch Jr HS, SLC, Utah
CLASSES FOR 2009-2010:
7th Grade Integrated Science
SCHOOL PHONE:
385-646-5244
I am entering my 6th year at Wasatch and look forward to working with
students in our beautiful new school. We are very fortunate. Yes, I am
teaching your middle schooler by choice and must admit that this age group
is fascinating and very energetic! It has been an interesting and
enlightening experience to observe junior high students and to help prepare
them for the realities of high school as they make the transition from
elementary to junior high school. I am very lucky to be working with such
wonderful colleagues who are dedicated to giving all of our students at
Wasatch an excellent science education
I have an M.S. in Biology from USU in Logan, Ut. Previously, I taught high
school science and computer classes for 9 years. Classes taught include
every 'flavor' of biology and chemistry from Advanced Placement to general
classes. I have participated in the Master Teacher of Genetic Sciences
program through the Genetic Science Learning Center at the Eccles Institute
of Human Genetics at the University of Utah. Through this program Utah
teachers have written and designed web based curriculum and assessments for
grades 7-12. Your student will be accessing this award winning site for
part of their 7th grade science curriculum.
I have an avid interest in technology and completed the Granite
District ETC teaching with technology program. I have also completed the
requirements at the University of Utah for an endorsement in technology
integration. Because of the ETC program, we have a 21 laptop wireless
computer lab and a color laser printer, in my classroom.
Students will use this technology to prepare assignments and access web
based curricula and complete projects.
I also have an avid interest in the outdoors and spend much time enjoying the
Wasatch-Cache National Forest. I have participated in projects and volunteer
for the Cottonwood Canyons Foundation. I hope to include some of what I have
gained from those experiences into your student's classroom experience and
encourage them to be more thoughtful about the wonderful outdoor resources we
enjoy along the Wasatch Front.
Students will gain competency in the Utah state science core curriculum using
a variety of resources. Students will have a more in depth appreciation of
science and how it impacts their lives through hands-on experiences and
investigations of current knowledge. Textbooks are only one of several
resources used in the course. Students will have the opportunity to gain as
much knowledge as they wish and need not be limited in their educational
experiences.
There are many resources for the sciences available on the internet. I enjoy
working with students and integrating technology into the curriculum.
Students will frequently be working on assignments that are web based and
incorporate sites provided by the USOE (Utah State Office of Education), UEN
(Utah Education Network), and many others. Parents and guardians are
encouraged to participate in their student's learning.
